Topic: Dogs in strata

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13/05/2016 at 11:33 am #10452 Reply | Quote
The King
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Hi Jimmy,

If a strata plan allows dogs via a by-law, is the SP in any way liable should a dog bite another resident on common property or worse still, maul a small child?

Or is the owner of the dog completely liable for medical costs etc?

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Luke
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13/05/2016 at 12:25 pm #24914 Reply
scotlandx
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Assuming a couple of things:

– there are associated by-laws that provide that an owner must keep their pet under control when it is on common property etc.; and

– the OC is not on notice that the animal has acted in a way that is a concern, and not done anything about it – for example, someone has complained to the OC about a dog roaming free and attacking people, and the OC has done nothing to enforce the by-laws,

then the OC should not be liable. The owner of the animal would be liable.

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